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The Fondazione Anno Zero team presented their project in Rome last week and continued in Livorno, polling hundreds of students. A show of hands found roughly 80% had used AI, and while nearly all owned a smartphone, only about 30% had their own PC. The gap highlights how young Italians access technology mainly through phones rather than computers.

A complete copy of the film KD - The Devil, presented in 1080p HD and billed as starring Shilpa Shetty, Abhimanyu Dassani and Shirley Setia, is circulating online and drawing heavy public attention. The Kannada-language action film has been closely awaited, and viewers are reacting to the widely shared full-movie copy. Industry observers typically note that such releases raise piracy concerns for producers and distributors.

France 4 will rebroadcast the stage play "Marinella", starring Spanish-French actress Victoria Abril, on Sunday 4 October 2026. The channel's decision to rerun the theatre recording has been picked up by French-speaking viewers and cultural commentators online, with the announcement circulating in theatre-focused discussions. Victoria Abril, known for her work with directors like Pedro Almodóvar, remains a major draw for French audiences, which likely explains interest in the broadcast.

A feature in New Lines Magazine examines the work of Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, whose paintings have become emblematic of Palestinian identity and displacement. Known for iconic imagery such as the porter bent under Jerusalem's weight, Mansour spent decades depicting dispossession and steadfastness. The piece revisits his career and influence as interest in Palestinian art continues to grow internationally.

Pete Davidson has revealed how artificial intelligence helped reduce production costs on Doug Liman's Bitcoin-themed film, a project reportedly carrying a $250 million budget. Davidson shared details of how AI was used in the making of the movie, drawing attention to the growing role of AI in big-budget Hollywood productions.

Ebussuud Efendi, the prominent Ottoman jurist who died on this day in 1574, is being remembered. He served as a judge before Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent promoted him to supreme judge of the empire, a role in which he shaped Ottoman religious and legal life. The anniversary is noted alongside historical travel content about Turkey, including Konya.

On this day in 1520, Suleiman the Magnificent was proclaimed sultan of the Ottoman Empire, beginning a reign that lasted until 1566 and marked the empire's territorial and cultural peak. History and travel enthusiasts are marking the anniversary, with references to his legacy in Istanbul, where landmarks such as the Suleymaniye Mosque still stand.

Orthodox faithful and history enthusiasts are marking the commemoration of the Repose of Archimandrite Gerasim of Alaska, an honored figure of the Orthodox Church in America. The date recalls his death and lasting role in Alaska's religious history, with tributes shared online alongside reflections on his life and missionary work in the region.

Seitan Limania Beach on the Greek island of Crete is proving a popular swimming spot, but reaching it is not easy. Visitors must first navigate a steep winding road down to a car park, then descend a poorly secured slope to the water, a route that has raised safety concerns among travellers sharing their experiences.

Scientists report an experimental finding on a Tsai-type approximant crystal, where a magnetic moment sits surrounded entirely by non-magnetic ligands. The configuration offers a clean platform for studying local magnetic behaviour in structured materials, relevant to quasicrystal research. Details of the work were published via EurekAlert, though broader reactions and the full scope of the study remain limited so far.